The Boulder County Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) hosted a celebration luncheon in October

Boulder County, Colo. - The Boulder County Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) recently hosted the Mobility Heroes Winter Luncheon, recognizing individuals making a difference in the world of mobility in Boulder County.

Our mobility heroes go above and beyond—whether behind the wheel, volunteering their time helping others, or promoting walking, biking, transit, and paratransit. These heroes are providing mobility solutions, and they are creating a more equitable, inclusive, and safe transportation experience for everyone.

About 60 guests attended the Oct. 15, 2025 event, including bus drivers, school bus drivers, volunteer drivers, dispatchers, schedulers, safety professionals, and MAC members. The celebration highlighted the importance of collaboration as a fundamental tool to advance equity, the relevance of effective multimodal transportation systems, past MAC achievements, and took a moment to recognize drivers and other essential transportation professionals.

View a photo album of the event or videos featuring mobility heroes in English and Spanish.

Angel Bond, Mobility for All Program Manager, shared opening remarks. Awards were presented by Angel Bond, Melissa Hunter, Mobility for All Programs Coordinator, Jessica Villena Sanchez, Bilingual Mobility for All Programs Coordinator, and MAC co-chairs Adriana Torres Operations Manager with Via Mobility Services and Elaine Erb, Sustainable Transportation Planner at Boulder Chamber. The event was catered by Danny’s Tacos.

In light of the nationwide driver shortage and the need to promote more multimodal transportation, the MAC wanted to recognize the dedication of transportation professionals who work tirelessly every day to connect community members to health care, school, and economic opportunities. The MAC presented 6 awards to the following Mobility Heroes:

• Deidre Leggett (RTD) - Favorite Paratransit Driver
• Teresa Caycho (BVSD) - Favorite Safety Professional
• Tom Casey (BVSD) - Favorite School Bus Driver
• Jaron Shetler (BVSD) - Favorite School Transportation Professional
• Marcia Huffman (Via Mobility Services) - Favorite Transportation Professional
• Regis Quinn (Cultivate) - Favorite Volunteer Driver

The MAC also recognized Mobility for All’s Volunteer Ambassadors for their dedication to expanding equitable, affordable, and accessible transportation options in Boulder County:

• Adriana Paola Palacios
• Aljoana Gilmore
• Ann Morales
• Cathy Crawley
• Concepcion Cruz
• Denice Walker
• Jenn Ochs
• Karen Haffnieter
• María Valdez
• Monica Pulido

Learn More or Get Involved

If you're interested in participating in the MAC, monthly virtual meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information visit the MAC website, Driving and Volunteering Opportunities website, and subscribe to our newsletter.

To learn more about the 2025 Mobility Heroes Campaign, follow Mobility for All on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

Deidre Leggett, a Paratransit Driver with RTD, is featured in a video celebrating the work of transportation professionals in Boulder County.

One of the Boulder County Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC) Mobility Hero Awards for 2025.

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